Linguist (Mandarin Chinese) Support Specialist

  • Tucson, AZ
  • Posted 11 hours ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Collaboration
Educational Technology
English
Enterprise Architecture
Linguistics
Mandarin Chinese
Military
Network
Security Clearance
Testing
Training
Transcription
Translation

Job Details

Position Summary

BGI is seeking qualified Mandarin Chinese Linguist Support Specialists to support the EC-130H and EA-37B aircrew training program at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ. These positions involve providing advanced language expertise, instructional support, and mission-relevant training services in a secure operational environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide language instruction and support in Mandarin Chinese, with an emphasis on maintaining ILR Level 3 proficiency in reading and listening.
  • Assist in the design, development, and delivery of training aligned with program requirements and mission objectives.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of courseware and training materials for both classroom and secure-network instruction
  • Support simulator scenario development by identifying and preparing relevant cryptologic language and signals content.
  • Perform translation and transcription of mission-related materials while ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
  • Collaborate with military and civilian staff to ensure training effectiveness and mission relevance.
  • Maintain required language proficiency through government-administered testing and continuous professional engagement.

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, licenses, skills)

Required

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • ILR Level 3 proficiency in reading and listening in at least one required language, validated via DLPT or equivalent within 90 days of hire
  • ILR Level 2+ minimum in English (reading and listening)
  • Associate degree from an accredited institution
  • Previous experience as a cryptologic language analyst within the intelligence community

Desired

  • Intelligence community experience within the past five years
  • Experience collecting, processing, and exploiting cryptologic intelligence
  • Background in developing cryptologic or linguist-focused training materials
  • Prior classroom instruction experience, preferably in a government or military training setting

Salary and Benefits

Negotiated

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

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